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FD53 MDY

2004 Honda Civic

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 MDY
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,223 miles

In General Underbody Suspension Part Chassis Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable To Fully Check Outer And Inner Sills Due To Plastic Cover

Fail 28 Oct 2025 76,223 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

In General Underbody Suspension Part Chassis Corroded

Offside Front Misty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable To Fully Check Outer And Inner Sills Due To Plastic Cover

Fail 27 Aug 2025 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill end inside wheel arch in front of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill chassis under car in front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill end inside wheel arch in front of wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter panel /wing lower part corroded

all suspension has general surface corrosion

unable to fully check outer & inner sills due to plastic covers

under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,208 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted, obscuring possible corrosion

Parking brake lever has VERY LITTLE reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 67,884 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,017 miles

BOTH rear sill ends corroded - sill covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Replace with next pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever near end of travel

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,975 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

BOTH rear sill ends corroded - sill covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Replace with next pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever near end of travel

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 58,625 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 58,625 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak @ N/S/R! (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (inner arch) Excessively corroded & leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,193 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside and Nearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,217 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,863 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,389 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,318 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,769 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,254 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,501 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,680 miles

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,016 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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FD53 MDY is a 2004 Honda Civic in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 MDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD53 MDY registered?

FD53 MDY is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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